Blake Bowman - Principal
bbowman@rockfordschools.org
Michelle Smyth - Administrative Assistant
msmyth@rockfordschools.org
Tania Gordon - Administrative Assistant
tgordon@rockfordschools.org
Address: 8100 Courtland, Rockford, MI 49341
Phone: (616) 863-6342
march Character Trait: initiative
Definition: The quality of being honest.
Challenge: Google why Abraham Lincoln was nicknamed "Honest Abe.
Reflection: Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.
February Students of the Month
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KIndergarten - Aidan
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1st Grade - Olivia
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2nd Grade - Cohen
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3rd Grade - Ella
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4th Grade - Noelle
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5th Grade - Violet
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music news
Our Meadow Ridge music performances will be on Wednesday, April 15 at the Rockford High School Auditorium. We are very excited to share these with you!
Program times:
Grades K & 1 – 5:30 pm (kids meet at 5:15)
Grades 2 & 3 – 6:15 pm (kids meet at 6:00)
Grades 4 & 5 – 7:00 pm (kids meet at 6:45)
Full details have been sent home and are also able to be found in the link below.
Hopper's happenings
Just over here feelin’ lucky to spend my days with the best people…
and occasionally guarding the gold ✨
art news
MEADOW RIDGE ART SHOW THURSDAY, MAY 7TH at 5:00 pm.
Office reminders
ENROLL NOW
Children who turn five years old on or before December 1, 2026 can enroll in DK and Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 School Year using the link below.
yearbook Orders
Yearbook orders can be placed online using the ID Code: 14558526. Reminder that yearbook orders are separate from picture day order packages. Click the link below!
grasp
Registration for the 2026 GRASP Program is now open. See the attached document for more details or contact Community Services 616-863-6322.
Upcoming events
- Tuesday, March 31: Basketball Jones Assembly
- Wednesday, April 1: Pajama & Movie Day
- Monday, April 13 - Friday April 17: 4th Grade Zoo School
- Wednesday, April 15: MDR Music Concert
- Wednesday, April 16: 2nd Grade Field Trip - New Vintage Place
- Monday, April 20: 1st Grade Field Trip - Grand Rapids Museum
- Tuesday, April 21: Mrs. Molesta - Kindergarten Field Trip - Blandford Nature Center
- Wednesday, April 22: Mrs. Bier & Mrs. Andrus - Kindergarten Field Trip - Blandford Nature Center
- Friday, April 24: PTO Popcorn
- Friday, April 24: MDR Carnival
Early Release Days/no school
- Wednesday, March 25: 1:30 pm Dismissal
- Wednesday, April 22: 1:30 pm Dismissal
Meadow ridge Elementary PTO Updates
Hammock Forest
The PTO is going to be adding an addition of a hammock forest to the current outdoor learning space at Meadow Ridge. We are excited to be able to bring this project to fruition and if you would like more information about it or would like to be involved in the process, please email PTO EMAIL.
Mileage Club
Lace up those sneakers and get ready to walk, run or skip! Mileage Club is back for the spring and the students are looking forward to getting all that winter energy out! This is a great time to volunteer and encourage those kids to move their bodies and see their smiles. Mileage Club will be on Mondays and Thursdays from 2pm-3:30pm (students’ last recess) from April 24th thru May 28th.
Click the Link below to volunteer.
Spring Carnival: Friday, April 24th, 5:30-8pm
Information on wristband and raffle sales will be coming home with your students, after spring break. We are excited to bring a new, fun carnival experience to MDR this year!
We are in need of volunteers for our annual Spring Carnival! This is a great community service opportunity if you have another child that needs volunteer hours or if you would like to come run some of the fun, yourself.
Click the Link below to volunteer.
PTO Social Nite:
Information coming soon. Keep your eyes open!
Thank you to our 2025-2026 Walk-a-thon Platinum Sponsors!
Meet the Team!
- President: Lacey Jonassen
- Vice President, Fundraisers: Beth Zelski
- Vice President, Non-Fundraisers: Whitnie Snodgrass
- Treasurer: Samantha Huitema
- Secretary: Kristin Morrison
We are here for you!
SchoolStore Returns
SchoolStore is a fundraising opportunity that Meadow Ridge was presented with once again for 2026, it is not through the PTO.
How does it work?
Families can choose to participate as much as they want. Starting January 26th, the first step is signing up at SchoolStore.net using our School ID: 309230. Then sending emails to family members and friends. This email allows participants to purchase gift cards that go directly to teachers to use on books and materials for their classroom. There is also a code friends and family can use when shopping online at hundreds of retailers and a percentage will come back to the school to use for student activities not funded by the PTO such as materials for classroom instructional experiences.
Every student can receive a "Book Buddy" for signing up and sending 6 emails. Students can earn additional prizes as they earn points (points are based on purchases, families do not need to participate).
Once we reach our participation goal (a percentage of students registered) Meadow Ridge will be entered into a weekly drawing to win a Book Vending Machine!
Information packets are available in the office. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Smyth msmyth@rockfordschools.org
School assistance program (SAP)
Access support today!
Say “I have an SAP with Rockford Public Schools” when you call 800.442.0809 and press “1.” Every RPS family member in your household is eligible. The Rockford Education Foundation (REF) has proudly partnered with Rockford Public Schools to provide expert counseling, therapy, and resources through Pine Rest’s School Assistance Program (SAP).
Dr. Matthews, Substitute Teacher
One of our staff members may be selected for a well-deserved day off with our own super substitute, Dr. Matthews! Once a month, Dr. Matthews will be trading his Superintendent’s office for the classroom and stepping in to substitute teach for a day.
How it works: Each $10 donation to the Rockford Education Foundation nominates a teacher to win a day off while Dr. Matthews takes over the classroom. All donations support REF educational grants, celebrate our incredible educators, and give Dr. Matthews a front-row seat in the classroom.
- $10 = 1 entry to nominate a teacher - multiple entries gladly accepted!
- Teachers may nominate themselves or a colleague
- One winner will be drawn monthly, January–May 2026
